Job description

Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint is A&O Shearmans global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearmans practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.

Join us

• M&A
• General corporate advisory
• Commercial contracts
• IT/ technology/ outsourcing

Key requirements

• A right to work and reside in Hong Kong
• Qualification to practice in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
• A minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in your area of expertise
• In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)
• Strong technical knowledge and experience, ideally with some Asia experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
• Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
• Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
• Strong commercial/business acumen
• Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
• Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, weve helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.